Don’t Delay! The Time for An Increased Investment In Utah’s
Transportation Funding Is NOW! Make Your Voice Heard Today!
Dear Friends of UAPA:
It may come as no surprise to many of you, but Utah's
transportation agencies have calculated an $11 billion shortfall in
transportation funding between now and 2040.
Similarly, in the 18 years since the gas tax was last
adjusted, its buying power has declined by 48 percent, even while
transportation material costs have increased by as much as 300 percent.
City and county governments are struggling to build and
maintain their transportation facilities because their share of the state gas
tax covers less than half of their transportation costs.
If we delay now in finding solutions our system will
deteriorate, and our funding shortfall will expand. But, if we work
together now to craft a comprehensive solution for transportation funding we
will see tremendous benefits.
Momentum and collaboration exist to address these issues.
Private businesses, cities and counties, trade associations, and others,
including UAPA, have come together to form the Utah Transportation Coalition to
work toward a comprehensive solution.
If we act in the spirit of wise stewardship for which Utah
is known, a healthier and more prosperous future awaits.
By enhancing and preserving our state and local road and
transit systems we'll help to keep Utah one of the best places to work and to
live. Join with UAPA, the Transportation Coalition, and others to keep Utah
moving.
Take action! Make
your voice heard on the importance of increased funding for wise and sound
infrastructure by writing the your senator or representative at the Utah State
Legislature by clicking on this LINK today!
Best
regards,
W.
Reed Ryan
The
Utah Asphalt Pavement Association
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